Mercedes-Benz M-Class Car Review in India

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a harmonious interplay of form and materials that lends this high-end luxury car an unmistakable identity. The car has transcended the boundaries of design and technology to introduce a highly elegant and avant-garde car. It represents a timeless appeal that applies to both exterior and interior designs.

The first M-Class, introduced in 1997, had revolutionized the luxury SUV segment globally. Later, when the car was introduced in the Indian car market it carved a distinctive niche for itself and now the M-Class reasserts the leadership of Mercedes-Benz in India.

The SUV presents significant enhancements in styling and features to deliver best-in-class performance, refinement, dynamism, versatility, and safety.

The M-Class offers the best of technologies that deliver the purest combination of power, torque, and fuel efficiency. The car is introduced in two variants: ML320 CDI and ML350. Both the variants offer immense driving pleasure combined with optimized fuel consumption.

The ML320 CDI diesel variant features a high-torque 3.0-litre V6 engine that generates an awesome output of 231 bhp. The distinguished characteristics of the CDI engine deliver optimum pulling power and efficient fuel consumption. Moreover, the engine is fitted with a particulate filter that helps offer maximum power at a minimum noise level. With the powerful engine, the SUV can rush from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 215 km/h.

The ML350 petrol variant comes with a 271 bhp 3.5-litre V6 engine offers exemplary smoothness of operation. It has a top speed of 225 km/h and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds.

Both the petrol and diesel engines are mated to a refined 7-speed '7G-TRONIC' automatic transmission. Height adjustable suspension, 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive system, start-stop system, and a Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) are high-end features that add more punch to the M-Class. The DSR automatically adds to ride safety by controlling the braking, acceleration, and gear changing activities of the car while it is moving down a valley or slope. Large 19-inch alloy wheels offer high levels of stability and control to the powerful SUV.

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is creatively designed with passion to leave onlookers spellbound. Dynamic lines and flowing profile are its unmistakable characteristics. It also adds a stylish radiator grille, impressive headlamps, sweeping exterior mirrors, dual-flow exhaust system, and taillamps with LED technology that accentuate its visual appeal.

In the interior, the luxuriously elegant cabin radiates warmth to make every journey blissful. The cabin clearly reflects the feel of high quality materials and superb workmanship with a host of features that drive every emotion. The elegant burr walnut accents along with plush leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, gearshift paddles trimmed in fine leather, rich dual tone leather upholstery, and automatic climate control enhance the cherished beauty of the SUV's interior.

Furthermore, the ergonomically designed seats are draped in a choice of rich leather. The choice of interior upholstery includes ARTICO man-made leather, Alcantara fabric, and Nappa leather. The back rest and seat cushion angle of the seats are electrically adjustable for relaxed seating on long journeys.

Safety on the M-Class is top notch with features such as new NECK-PRO crash-responsive head restraints, energy-absorbing front and rear body structures, bi-xenon headlamps for better illumination, and PRE-SAFE system. The NECK-PRO safety system is sensor-controlled and gets activated if there is an accident with the rear-end of the car. PRE SAFE is an innovative concept that works in conjunction with state-of-the-art Brake Assist and Electronic Stability Program to recognize potential danger and automatically take defensive measures to avoid an accident. A few other notable standard safety features are all-round airbag system and Acceleration Skid Control (ASR).